Simply Feedback

In this episode of Simply Feedback, we sit down with Dr. Sonia Alvarez-Robinson, Associate Vice President for Strategy and Organizational Effectiveness at Georgia Tech. With over 25 years of experience leading change across industries and teaching resilience at the university level, Sonia shares powerful insights on how leaders can use feedback to foster growth, adaptability, and resilience.From transformative personal experiences to practical leadership strategies, Sonia discusses how to navigate adversity, develop self-awareness, and create a culture where feedback leads to real change. She introduces her FIRST model for resilience, offers guidance on receiving and utilizing feedback effectively, and shares compelling stories from her career.If you're looking for ways to strengthen your resilience and lead with intention, this episode is packed with wisdom and actionable advice.

Are You Growing Your Business on Purpose—Or by Accident?Many leaders struggle to align their people, purpose, and processes for sustainable growth. In this episode of Simply Feedback, Claire Chandler, author of Growth on Purpose, reveals the four fundamental needs every employee has—and how fulfilling them fuels both engagement and business success.Claire shares the eye-opening feedback that changed her leadership approach, why trust accelerates performance, and how leaders can balance vulnerability with confidence. If you're ready to build a culture where people want to follow you, this conversation is a must-listen.Tune in to learn how purposeful growth can transform your organization—without burning out your people.Claire Chandler is the author of Growth on Purpose and a seasoned expert in leadership and organizational growth. As the president and founder of Talent Boost, she helps businesses expand sustainably by aligning their purpose, people, and processes. With a focus on building strong leadership teams and high-performing cultures, Claire's strategies have guided organizations to achieve impactful, long-term success.Check out the free Q&A videos that we have produced with tips to help you receive feedback graciously and act on it visibly at www.learningbridge.com/tips.

Lori Riznek is an Associate Professor at the University of Toronto. While being a favorite with students, she also has deep expertise in leadership development and organizational effectiveness and has dedicated her career to fostering leadership skills and enhancing team dynamics. As a consultant and executive coach, Lori helps organizations build strong feedback cultures and improve employee engagement. In today's episode of Simply Feedback, I'm excited to learn from her decades of insights on leadership and high-performing teams in today's evolving workplace. For more info regarding feedback and how you can develop yourself or your team, email contact@learningbridge.com.Brought to you by the LearningBridge Team Check out the free Q&A videos that we have produced with tips to help you receive feedback graciously and act on it visibly at www.learningbridge.com/tips.

Erik and Emily Orton, authors of “Seven at Sea” and co-founders of The Awesome Factory, share how they left their life in New York City to sail the world with their five children. They share how the question, “What could go right?” lead them to adopt a mindset focused on potential success and growth, rather than being held back by the fear of failure. On their journey, they embraced mentorship and practiced gratitude while navigating challenges together, strengthening their family and overcoming fears. Their story illustrates how being open to feedback, building leadership skills, and focusing on possibility can lead to personal and professional development.For more info regarding feedback and how you can develop yourself or your team, email contact@learningbridge.com.Brought to you by the LearningBridge Team Check out the free Q&A videos that we have produced with tips to help you receive feedback graciously and act on it visibly at www.learningbridge.com/tips.

Sean Murray, a leadership expert and author, delves into the crucial role of feedback in driving organizational growth. Drawing on the experiences of the 1984 U.S. men's gold-winning volleyball team, he illustrates how trust and collaboration were cultivated through a challenging Outward Bound experience. Murray emphasizes that true leadership is about guiding teams to embrace challenges, fostering an environment where vulnerability and open communication thrive. The conversation highlights how such an approach not only builds resilient teams but also enhances their ability to collaborate and solve problems effectively.For more info regarding feedback and how you can develop yourself or your team, email contact@learningbridge.com.Brought to you by the LearningBridge Team Check out the free Q&A videos that we have produced with tips to help you receive feedback graciously and act on it visibly at www.learningbridge.com/tips.

Check out the free Q&A videos that we have produced with tips to help you receive feedback graciously and act on it visibly at www.learningbridge.com/tips.

Robert Avinger shares insights on the critical role of intentional curiosity when receiving feedback, even when it's challenging or poorly delivered. He recounts personal stories that illustrate the impact of feedback on his career, both positive and negative, emphasizing the importance of how we respond to it. The conversation also touches on his experience developing a career conversations toolkit and his transition to running his own consulting firm, Avinger Consulting, which focuses on fostering strong relationships within organizations.For more info regarding feedback and how you can develop yourself or your team, email contact@learningbridge.com.Brought to you by the LearningBridge Team Check out the free Q&A videos that we have produced with tips to help you receive feedback graciously and act on it visibly at www.learningbridge.com/tips.

Sally Helgesen, an expert on women's leadership, discusses her book “How Women Rise” and effective strategies for women to rise in the workplace. Sally emphasizes how feedback should be based on recognizing strengths and provides insights into overcoming common habits that hinder women's career advancement. She shares her observations on the evolution of workplace dynamics throughout her career. The conversation also highlights the importance of inclusive behaviors and how women can actively contribute to creating more inclusive work environments.Rising Together: How We Can Bridge Divides and Create a More Inclusive Workplace - Sally HelgesenFor more info regarding feedback and how you can develop yourself or your team, email contact@learningbridge.com.Brought to you by the LearningBridge Team Check out the free Q&A videos that we have produced with tips to help you receive feedback graciously and act on it visibly at www.learningbridge.com/tips.

Sally Helgesen, an expert on women's leadership, discusses her book “How Women Rise” and effective strategies for women to rise in the workplace. Sally emphasizes how feedback should be based on recognizing strengths and provides insights into overcoming common habits that hinder women's career advancement. She shares her observations on the evolution of workplace dynamics throughout her career. The conversation also highlights the importance of inclusive behaviors and how women can actively contribute to creating more inclusive work environments.How Women Rise - Sally HelgesenFor more info regarding feedback and how you can develop yourself or your team, email contact@learningbridge.com.Brought to you by the LearningBridge Team Check out the free Q&A videos that we have produced with tips to help you receive feedback graciously and act on it visibly at www.learningbridge.com/tips.

Stephanie Allen, a strategic CEO advisor and fractional COO, reminds us about the need to ask if we can give feedback. If the other person is not ready to receive it, we're likely wasting everyone's time and creating unnecessary conflict. She also reminds us that feedback is a gift, and sometimes it's a gift we didn't think we needed. Feedback loops are important; while we can't control people, we can influence them. One key aspect to all of this is, “Don't accept assumptions.” Leaders need to clarify and verify.Radical Feedback by Kim ScottFor more info regarding feedback and how you can develop yourself or your team, email contact@learningbridge.com.Brought to you by the LearningBridge Team Check out the free Q&A videos that we have produced with tips to help you receive feedback graciously and act on it visibly at www.learningbridge.com/tips.

Dr. Michelle Thackray discusses the significance of feedback within organizational structures and building a leadership development program. She shares insights from her career journey, emphasizing the pivotal role feedback played in redirecting her career path and guiding her towards leading transformative initiatives. Highlighting the importance of co-creation and pilot programs, she discusses her efforts at Rice University to implement a leadership development program aimed at fostering a culture of feedback and continuous improvement. The conversation underscores the value of feedback in guiding individuals through career transitions, driving organizational success, and nurturing a culture of growth and excellence.For more info regarding feedback and how you can develop yourself or your team, email contact@learningbridge.com.Brought to you by the LearningBridge Team Check out the free Q&A videos that we have produced with tips to help you receive feedback graciously and act on it visibly at www.learningbridge.com/tips.

Andria Gillis, an experienced executive coach specializing in systemic team coaching, dives into practical strategies for fostering open communication, enhancing emotional intelligence, and driving organizational transformation in this podcast conversation. Join us as Andria shares her expertise and insights to empower leaders and teams.For more info regarding feedback and how you can develop yourself or your team, email contact@learningbridge.com.Brought to you by the LearningBridge Team Check out the free Q&A videos that we have produced with tips to help you receive feedback graciously and act on it visibly at www.learningbridge.com/tips.

Diane Hazum is an experienced leadership and executive coach with over twenty years of experience. She emphasizes the significance of understanding how one is perceived by others, the impact of feedback on career development, and insights into professional development.For more info regarding feedback and how you can develop yourself or your team, email contact@learningbridge.com.Brought to you by the LearningBridge Team Check out the free Q&A videos that we have produced with tips to help you receive feedback graciously and act on it visibly at www.learningbridge.com/tips.Check out the free Q&A videos that we have produced with tips to help you receive feedback graciously and act on it visibly at www.learningbridge.com/tips.

Janina Abiles is an independent talent & organizational development consultant with over 17 years of experience. She talks about her experiences as a yoga instructor and practitioner, and about how yoga can be help create better leaders.If you struggle when receiving feedback, we have a short course that will help. You can access the course, "Feedback Jiu-Jitsu: The Art & Science of Receiving Feedback", for free by going to www.learningbridge.com/fjj.

Janina Abiles is an independent talent & organizational development consultant with over 17 years of experience. She talks about accepting people for who they are and using feedback as a tool to help people unlock their potential instead of using it to try and mold them into who we want them to be.If you struggle when receiving feedback, we have a short course that will help. You can access the course, "Feedback Jiu-Jitsu: The Art & Science of Receiving Feedback", for free by going to www.learningbridge.com/fjj.

Brian Houp, an executive coach and CEO of Rezone Coaching, was named the number one executive coach in Louisville. He coaches experienced leaders to embrace the behaviors required to thrive at the executive level when working with clients. In this episode, Brian discusses his unique three phase process for continuing growth and development for the future. This process involves collecting feedback about the individual, having the leaders go public with their intentions, and then preparing to transition beyond his program.If you struggle when receiving feedback, we have a short course that will help. You can access the course, "Feedback Jiu-Jitsu: The Art & Science of Receiving Feedback", for free by going to www.learningbridge.com/fjj.

Alyson Van Hooser, of Van Hooser Associates, is a Keynote speaker, leadership authority, and author. Having personally experienced the transformative impact of intentional leadership, Alyson is on a mission to develop highly effective leaders. In this episode, she shares the concept of Infinite Influence with a wonderful story of how somebody else exhibited infinite influence in her life.If you struggle when receiving feedback, we have a short course that will help. You can access the course, "Feedback Jiu-Jitsu: The Art & Science of Receiving Feedback", for free by going to www.learningbridge.com/fjj.

Lisa Johnson, HR Officer at Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, discusses the difficulty that arises from the fact that most managers don't like communicating feedback as well as how to address a concern of implicit bias.If you struggle when receiving feedback, we have a short course that will help. You can access the course, "Feedback Jiu-Jitsu: The Art & Science of Receiving Feedback", for free by going to www.learningbridge.com/fjj.

Lori-Ann Duguay, CEO of People-Powered Solutions, shares a number of tips she has learned from her experience working in government and consulting and from her upcoming book. Brought to you by the LearningBridge Team.If you struggle when receiving feedback, we have a short course that will help. You can access the course, "Feedback Jiu-Jitsu: The Art & Science of Receiving Feedback", for free by going to www.learningbridge.com/fjj. Check out the free Q&A videos that we have produced with tips to help you receive feedback graciously and act on it visibly at www.learningbridge.com/tips.

Dr. Jamie Lewis Smith, CEO of Pixel Leadership Group, explains why it is so important to make your effort visible and the importance of paying attention to your impact as a manager and leader.For more info regarding feedback and how you can develop yourself or your team, email contact@learningbridge.com.Brought to you by the LearningBridge TeamIf you struggle when receiving feedback, we have a short course that will help. You can access the course, "Feedback Jiu-Jitsu: The Art & Science of Receiving Feedback", for free by going to www.learningbridge.com/fjj.

Vivian Blade is an inclusive leadership expert and #1 best-selling author. She discusses ways to use feedback to grow and become better.You can reach Vivian at her website,  or by email at vivian@vivianblade.com. You can also listen to her podcast here.For more info regarding feedback and how you can develop yourself or your team, email contact@learningbridge.com.Brought to you by the LearningBridge TeamIf you struggle when receiving feedback, we have a short course that will help. You can access the course, "Feedback Jiu-Jitsu: The Art & Science of Receiving Feedback", for free by going to www.learningbridge.com/fjj. Check out the free Q&A videos that we have produced with tips to help you receive feedback graciously and act on it visibly at www.learningbridge.com/tips.

Nasheela O'Dowd and Catherine Flavin work in Leadership Development for Whole Leader. They talk about gender bias in feedback and share ideas about the importance of finding and using your strengths, as well as finding and using the strengths of others.For more info regarding feedback and how you can develop yourself or your team, email contact@learningbridge.com.Brought to you by the LearningBridge TeamIf you struggle when receiving feedback, we have a short course that will help. You can access the course, "Feedback Jiu-Jitsu: The Art & Science of Receiving Feedback", for free by going to www.learningbridge.com/fjj. Check out the free Q&A videos that we have produced with tips to help you receive feedback graciously and act on it visibly at www.learningbridge.com/tips.

Mike Maffucci is a senior leadership and talent management consultant. He shares ideas about being an effective leader and creating a culture of feedback.For more info regarding feedback and how you can develop yourself or your team, email contact@learningbridge.com.Brought to you by the LearningBridge TeamIf you struggle when receiving feedback, we have a short course that will help. You can access the course, "Feedback Jiu-Jitsu: The Art & Science of Receiving Feedback", for free by going to www.learningbridge.com/fjj. Check out the free Q&A videos that we have produced with tips to help you receive feedback graciously and act on it visibly at www.learningbridge.com/tips.

Erin Urban is a certified coach and Chief Happiness Officer of UPPSolutions. She talks about the importance of reflecting on experiences to learn and grow from them,  as well as the importance of seeking and acting on feedback.For more info regarding feedback and how you can develop yourself or your team, email contact@learningbridge.com.Brought to you by the LearningBridge TeamIf you struggle when receiving feedback, we have a short course that will help. You can access the course, "Feedback Jiu-Jitsu: The Art & Science of Receiving Feedback", for free by going to www.learningbridge.com/fjj. Check out the free Q&A videos that we have produced with tips to help you receive feedback graciously and act on it visibly at www.learningbridge.com/tips.

Catharina Engberg is a Global Talent Director at dentsu, an advertising and public relations organization. She talks about how feedback tools are important, but the real magic happens when those tools are used to start a conversation.For more info regarding feedback and how you can develop yourself or your team, email contact@learningbridge.com.Brought to you by the LearningBridge TeamIf you struggle when receiving feedback, we have a short course that will help. You can access the course, "Feedback Jiu-Jitsu: The Art & Science of Receiving Feedback", for free by going to www.learningbridge.com/fjj. Check out the free Q&A videos that we have produced with tips to help you receive feedback graciously and act on it visibly at www.learningbridge.com/tips.

Trent Savage is the CHRO at Mountain American Credit Union. He talks about how to be effective in a role in Human Resources and how to use feedback professionally.For more info regarding feedback and how you can develop yourself or your team, email contact@learningbridge.com.Brought to you by the LearningBridge TeamIf you struggle when receiving feedback, we have a short course that will help. You can access the course, "Feedback Jiu-Jitsu: The Art & Science of Receiving Feedback", for free by going to www.learningbridge.com/fjj. Check out the free Q&A videos that we have produced with tips to help you receive feedback graciously and act on it visibly at www.learningbridge.com/tips.

Sue Mann is a trauma-trained coach whose focus is on ending the suffering and destruction of organizational morale and value by abrasive, bullying leaders. She talks about our saboteur and our sage voices, and how we can tap into our sage voice when we give and receive feedback.Find Sue at her website, https://sansurising.com/feedback/For more info regarding feedback and how you can develop yourself or your team, email contact@learningbridge.com.Brought to you by the LearningBridge Team

Peg Calvario is an executive coach, leader, and consultant. She talks about how feedback can give us insight into ourselves and how we can utilize it in our own development. For more info regarding feedback and how you can develop yourself or your team, email contact@learningbridge.com.Brought to you by the LearningBridge Team

Feedback is just information. We're the ones that put the label: it's positive feedback or negative feedback. But really, I think feedback, if we take those labels off, it's just information. And sometimes that information tells us as much about us and what we are doing as it does about the person sharing it with us, what they value in the world, how they see us, what they want from us. For more info regarding feedback and how you can develop yourself or your team, email contact@learningbridge.com.Brought to you by the LearningBridge Team 

Laine Joelson Cohen talks about her experience as the Head of Learning for HR at Citi and the ways she's seen feedback to be effective and helpful.

In this special episode of Simply Feedback we share the responses of 9 of our previous guests to the question: Can you tell us about a time when you received feedback that affected you in a profound way? Listen to the stories ofGlade Holmanhttps://www2.learningbridge.com/simply-feedback-podcast/3-steps-to-make-use-of-any-feedback/Sarah Guayhttps://www2.learningbridge.com/simply-feedback-podcast/cultivating-humanity-in-hr/Deanne Kissingerhttps://www2.learningbridge.com/simply-feedback-podcast/the-problem-people-dont-give-feedback/Patricia Gortonhttps://www2.learningbridge.com/simply-feedback-podcast/how-systems-impede-personal-change/Morgan Massiehttps://www2.learningbridge.com/simply-feedback-podcast/five-coaching-conversations/Dr. Rob Faziohttps://www2.learningbridge.com/simply-feedback-podcast/success-through-strength/ Carol Vallone Mitchellhttps://www2.learningbridge.com/simply-feedback-podcast/ego-leadership-impact-of-gender-stereotypes/Dr. Kathy Burkgrenhttps://www2.learningbridge.com/simply-feedback-podcast/challenge-directly-and-care-deeply/Steve Van Valinhttps://www2.learningbridge.com/simply-feedback-podcast/people-are-rooting-for-you/ For more info regarding feedback and how you can develop yourself or your team, email contact@learningbridge.com.Brought to you by the LearningBridge Team 

Rob Fazio discusses his new book, BullyProof: Using Subtle Strength to Influence Alphas and Strengthen Society. For more info regarding feedback and how you can develop yourself or your team, email contact@learningbridge.com.Brought to you by the LearningBridge Team 

Glade Holman shares why the "feedback sandwich" doesn't work and a better approach. He also discusses "Generative Feedback", and the importance of teaching people how to receive feedback regardless of how it's delivered. People can learn to receive feedback graciously and act on it visibly. Finally, he provides a powerful 3-step model to make great use of feedback and help others rewrite their narrative about you.For more info regarding feedback and how you can develop yourself or your team, email contact@learningbridge.com.Brought to you by the LearningBridge Team 

Deanne Kissinger is a leader who architects, builds and executes talent strategies that drive business results. She currently leads HR Strategy for the Materials Global Business Unit at Solvay, an international chemical company. Deanne shares the importance of giving feedback in simple, frequent ways to help people become their best selves.For more info regarding feedback and how you can develop yourself or your team, email contact@learningbridge.com.Brought to you by the LearningBridge Team 

Stephen M. R. Covey is the bestselling author of The Speed of Trust and of the brand new book Trust & Inspire. He talks about his new book and how the principle of trust is crucial in creating a positive feedback culture.For more info regarding feedback and how you can develop yourself or your team, email contact@learningbridge.com.Brought to you by the LearningBridge Team 

Marla Carson is the Director of Culture and Engagement at SEI. She shares the importance of both formal and informal feedback in creating a workplace culture where both individuals and organizations can thrive.For more info regarding feedback and how you can develop yourself or your team, email contact@learningbridge.com.Brought to you by the LearningBridge Team 

Barry Rellaford is the lead coach at the Sorensen Center for Moral and Ethical Leadership at Brigham Young University.  He shares the importance of trust in creating an effective feedback culture.For more info regarding feedback and how you can develop yourself or your team, email contact@learningbridge.com.Brought to you by the LearningBridge Team 

Jeff Berlin provides organizational development consulting services to individuals, teams, organizations, and communities through jeffberlinconsulting.com. He shares how to weigh the risks and benefits of sharing feedback, and how to create a safe working environment to share feedback where the benefits will outweigh the risks.For more info regarding feedback and how you can develop yourself or your team, email contact@learningbridge.com.Brought to you by the LearningBridge Team 

David Blair is a Paralympic athlete. He is a gold medal winner, took the gold medal in the discus throw at the Paralympic Games in 2016 in Brazil, and took fourth place at the Paralympic Games in Tokyo in the summer of 2021. In this unique episode, Blair discusses feedback not in the context of the corporate world, but of the athletic world. He shares his story and how important feedback was in his journey to break a Paralympic record.For more info regarding feedback and how you can develop yourself or your team, email contact@learningbridge.com.Brought to you by the LearningBridge Team 

Grace Hao is a certified business coach with the Worldwide Association of Business Coaches and co-author of three best-selling books. She has a private practice, coachwithgrace.com. She shares her wisdom about the art and gift of feedback, and ways to effectively give and receive it. For more info regarding feedback and how you can develop yourself or your team, email contact@learningbridge.com.Brought to you by the LearningBridge Team 

Patricia Gorton is a co-founder of Green Mesa Consulting; A women-owned boutique consulting firm. She shares her philosophy of people centricity, how systems impede personal change, and how to most effectively give meaningful, positive feedback.For more info regarding feedback and how you can develop yourself or your team, email contact@learningbridge.com.Brought to you by the LearningBridge Team 

Marisa Valdez is part of the Learning & Development Team at BuzzFeed. She shares how some rather cliche advice actually made a huge impact, as well as steps companies can take to develop a feedback culture, and self-reflection questions she uses to help others. For more info regarding feedback and how you can develop yourself or your team, email contact@learningbridge.com.Brought to you by the LearningBridge Team 

Nancy Knowles shares the turning point that brought her where she is now in her career and highlights the importance of sharing your action plan based on feedback you receive.For more info regarding feedback and how you can develop yourself or your team, email contact@learningbridge.com.Brought to you by the LearningBridge Team

Quentin Heim shares how his experience as a British diplomat and chief of staff at Pfizer inform his work as a consultant and helping leaders get the most from the feedback they receive.For more info regarding feedback and how you can develop yourself or your team, email contact@learningbridge.com.Brought to you by the LearningBridge Team

In this episode of Simply Feedback, we chat with Renee Pollins, Executive Coach, Strategy and Culture Consultant at Renee Pollins Consulting, about her transition from language arts teacher to an executive coach, as well as the importance of clear and actionable feedback in her life and work.For more info regarding feedback and how you can develop yourself or your team, email contact@learningbridge.com.Brought to you by the LearningBridge Team

In another episode of Simply Feedback, we speak with Dr. Sacha Lindekens, a Partner with Avion Consulting, as he goes over his research with 360 feedback data and the most important factor for coachees who made the greatest improvement.For more info regarding feedback and how you can develop yourself or your team, email contact@learningbridge.com.Brought to you by the LearningBridge Team

Widely known as an expert on the lawyer personality, Dr. Larry Richard gathered personality data on thousands of lawyers. On Simply Feedback, we speak with Dr. Richard, Founder and Principal Consultant at LawyerBrain LLC,  about his findings on what makes lawyers tick and how he helps leading law firms tackle their most important people issues.For more info regarding feedback and how you can develop yourself or your team, email contact@learningbridge.com.Brought to you by the LearningBridge Team

In this episode, Dr. James Smith, Jr. discusses his experiences and guidance around living and working authentically so that feedback helps us grow through life, not just go through it. As president and CEO of Dr. James Smith, Jr., James shares the lessons he learned that helped him move from average to awesome and how he incorporates it in his coaching and teaching. For more info regarding feedback and how you can develop yourself or your team, email contact@learningbridge.com.Brought to you by the LearningBridge Team

In another episode of Simply Feedback, Jeralyn Mastroianni, a Human Resources Executive at Dentsu, shares her passion for unlocking others' potential through her work and coaching. As a mother and a cancer survivor, she discusses how life-changing experiences can ignite a fundamental shift in our priorities but open up doors to new unexpected paths.For more info regarding feedback and how you can develop yourself or your team, email contact@learningbridge.com.Brought to you by the LearningBridge Team

In this episode, Dr. Michael Brenner, founder and CEO of Right Chord Leadership, shares how he combined his love for music and leadership development to create his CHORDS Model and how it helped leaders and their teams find their groove, get in sync, and work in harmony.For more info regarding feedback and how you can develop yourself or your team, email contact@learningbridge.com.Brought to you by the LearningBridge Team *A special thanks to Dr. Mike for lending his musical talents to the start/end of this podcast*